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The debate over giving trophies in youth sports is attracting more attention than ever these days, with no easy answers in sight.
For every recreation department that presents a trophy, medal or certificate to each child who puts on a uniform and steps on the field, there is another department that simply hands out trophies to the kids who played on the first- and second-place teams.
Should wins and losses serve as the measuring stick for determining which young athletes receive hardware to display on their bedroom shelves? Or does simply having Mom or Dad sign a youngster up for a team--regardless of the child’s skill level, attitude or practice attendance throughout the season--entitle him or her to a shiny reward?